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PPWR: the European Commission’s GuidanceSubscribers only

On 30 March 2026, the European Commission published its guidelines on the application of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste, along with a FAQ, to ensure the uniform application of the new rules and to address stakeholders’ practical questions.

Cosmetics Europe and IFRA warn against “misinformation” regarding Omnibus VISubscribers only

As the Commission’s proposal on simplifying chemical regulations is set to be presented to the European Parliament in late April 2026, a heated debate is raging between consumer and environmental advocacy groups and the industry. In a joint statement, Cosmetics Europe and IFRA warn against a campaign of misinformation.

Safety Gate 2025 report: cosmetics top the list of reportsSubscribers only

The European Commission presented its annual report on Safety Gate on March 5, 2025. The first finding was that of the 4,671 alerts notified, 36% concerned cosmetic products, which were affected much more often than toys (16%) and electrical appliances and equipment (11%).

Assessment of chemical mixtures: SCHEER tasked with revising the 2011 OpinionSubscribers only

In 2011, the three independent non-food Scientific Committees of the European Union (SCHER, SCENHIR, and SCCS) provided a joint opinion on “the toxicity and risk assessment of chemical mixtures.” The European Commission is now asking SCHEER (Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks) to update this Opinion.

Urban wastewater treatment: Cosmetics Europe's appeal dismissed as inadmissibleSubscribers only

In March 2025, Cosmetics Europe, along with EFPIA (European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations), filed an appeal with the EU Court regarding the revision of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, challenging the application of the polluter pays principle to the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries alone. The Court has just ruled that this action is inadmissible.
Monday, December 2, 2024
The European Commission's programme following the abandonment of the revision of the Cosmetics RegulationSubscribers only
After more than three years of reflections, discussions, projects and uncertainties, the project to revise Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 has been definiti...
Monday, December 2, 2024
Without its revision, what will be the future of the Cosmetics Regulation?Subscribers only
The late revision of the Cosmetics Regulation… is not over yet. Because now that the project has been officially shelved, it won’t be without conseque...
Monday, December 2, 2024
Hans Ingels, Gerald Renner: the Q&A at the Perfumes & Cosmetics CongressSubscribers only
On 20 November 2024, at the end of their respective presentations at Cosmetic Valley’s 22nd Congress on Regulatory Issues - Fragrance & Cosmetics,...
Monday, November 25, 2024
The essentials of essential useSubscribers only
The concept of essential use was introduced by the European Commission as part of its Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. In April 2024, it adopted...
Monday, November 25, 2024
"Ecodesign" Regulation: cosmetics a priority, according to the JRCSubscribers only
Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, which establishes a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for products, came into force on 18 July 2024. Delegated a...
Monday, November 25, 2024
Revision of the European CLP: the Regulation is publishedSubscribers only
Regulation (EU) 2024/2865 of 23 October 2024, amending Regulation (EC) No.1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtu...
Monday, November 18, 2024
"Deforestation-free" Regulation: the European Commission's Guidance DocumentSubscribers only
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 “on the making available on the Union market and the export from the Union of certain commodities and products associated wi...
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The European "One substance, onr assessment" initiative: an updateSubscribers only
The “One substance, one assessment” (1S1A or OSOA) assessment process is a commitment by the European Commission, expressed in the European Green Deal...
Monday, October 7, 2024
Publication of the 22nd ATP of the CLP RegulationSubscribers only
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2564 of 19 June 2024 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 30 September 2024. This is the 22nd...
Monday, October 7, 2024
The European Commission proposes a 12-month postponement of the "Deforestation-free" RegulationSubscribers only
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, which aims to protect the world’s forests and has an impact on a number of cosmetic ingredients, such as those made from co...
Monday, September 30, 2024
Europe notifies the 23th ATP of the CLPSubscribers only
On 25 September 2024, the European Union notified a draft Regulation which constitutes the 23th ATP (Adaptation to Technical and Scientific Progress) ...
Monday, September 23, 2024
The European Commission consults on its roadmap to phase out animal testingSubscribers only
This was one of the responses to the “Save cruelty-free cosmetics” ECI validated in early 2023. The European Commission undertook to launch a roadmap ...
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